The Art (and science) of Coaching

COACH BOB BOWMAN

NORTH BALTIMORE AQUATIC CLUB

Goal Setting & Strategic Planning

Daily Implementation & Adjustments To Plan

Breakthrough, Evaluation & Refocus

IMAGINATION

CHALLENGE

HIGH PERFORMANCE

IMAGINATION

Starts With A Dream

“I want to be the best ever.”-Michael Phelps

THE DREAMEstablishes “the forest”

Provides an emotional catalyst for change

Gets you out of bed in the morning

“A dream is not enough; you need a plan.”

-Coach Bowman

THE PLANSpecific Objectives

Clearly defined time-frame

A roadmap for the journey

Dream Goal

Mid-Range Goal

Long Term (5 – 10 years)

General & Broad

1 – 4 years Progressive

Specific But Flexible

Short-Range Goal

6 monthsVery Specific & Measurable

Immediate Goal

Right NowThe Key To Success

-LOU HOLTZ

WHAT’S

MPORTANT

OW

IN

Performance Planning1.Write down your specific target

2.Specify your timeframe

3.Identify your objectives

4.Visualize success

5.Rehearse Every Day

IMAGINATION

CHALLENGE

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Goal Setting & Strategic Planning

Daily Implementation & Adjustments To Plan

Breakthrough, Evaluation & Refocus

ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING

“Ordeal or Adventure?”

“Don’t look at the scoreboard; play the next play.”

-Nick Saban

FOCUS ON THE PROCESS

PROCESS OUTCOMEACTIVATION

LEVEL

MAXIMUMPERFORMANCE

POINT

PROBLEM SOLVING

DEALING WITH ADVERSITY

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GET COMFORTABLEBEING UNFOMFORTABLE

“There can be no growth without discontent.”

-Lou Tice

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

Be prepared for any circumstance

Practice getting the best possible performance in the worst possible conditions

You will have to adjust your plan

DETAILS MATTERFocus on small

things that have a big impact.

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Fallingwater — Frank Lloyd Wright, 1935

IMAGINATION

CHALLENGE

HIGH PERFORMANCE

Goal Setting & Strategic Planning

Daily Implementation & Adjustments To Plan

Breakthrough, Evaluation & Refocus

08/08/08

“A natural outcome of

executing your plan”

IT TAKES A TEAM

STAY IN THEGAME

“Luck is when preparation meets

opportunity.”-Lucius Annaeus Seneca

693 Days Until . . .